Wilkins, McGlynn score 17 each, lead Drake past Rider 76-58
DES MOINES, Iowa -- D.J. Wilkins scored a career-high 17 points, Nick McGlynn had 17 points and 11 rebounds and Drake beat Rider 76-58 on Wednesday night.
Drake (8-2) has won seven of its last eight games while Rider (4-5) has lost four of its last six.
Wilkins made five 3-pointers and both free-throw attempts, and McGlynn was 7-of-10 shooting. Nick Norton added 13 points and seven assists for Drake.
Tyere Marshall had a season-high 21 points and eight rebounds, and Anthony Durham chipped in with 10 points for Rider.
Drake opened the second half with a 12-1 run, but Jordan Allen made consecutive 3s to pull Rider to 52-48 with just under 11 minutes remaining. The Bulldogs answered with a 17-4 run and led 69-54 with three minutes left. Norton scored seven points and McGlynn had five during the stretch.
It was the first meeting between the schools.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Paul Janssen
- Randy Heimerman
- Ray Natili
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St. Mary's | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Niagara | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Siena | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Merrimack | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Canisius | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Fairfield | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Iona | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Manhattan | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Marist | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Quinnipiac | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Rider | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Sacred Heart | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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